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Douglas Paul Obituary

PAWCATUCK - Douglas Paul of Pawcatuck Ct. passed away unexpectedly on 11/21/23. Doug was predeceased by his parents William and Sylvia Paul and his son and best friend Jamie Paul.

He is survived by his wife Sandra Paul of Wood River Junction, Ri, his sisters Deborah Corey of Mansfield Center Ct, Pamela Mannix of Dover NH, In Laws Paul and Linda Palumbo, Wayne and Rosemary Palumbo and Robert Palumbo and late wife Carol. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the Parilla family.

Doug devoted over 40 years in the security industry making many friends and clients along the way. He was an avid hunter and craftsman. Doug received many awards for marksmanship and was well known in the area for his gunsmithing skills. He was lovingly referred to as MacGyver by family and friends because of skills he possessed.

Doug had a contagious smile and laugh that brought joy to all. He will be greatly missed. At this time services will be private.

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Published by The Westerly Sun from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4, 2023.

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Dante & June Dano

January 9, 2024

Hello Sandy: This is Dante and June, our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. I have no words .. I was searching the Internet about the old gang and saw this very sad news about Doug's passing on November 21, 2023... I can say this, he was a very nice man and it was a true Honor Knowing him and seeing him marry you. I can only pass on our condolences and our prayers to you and your entire family. May we see you soon and God watch over you and your family.

James Grummer

January 8, 2024

Dear Sandra .... we are down in FL with Robert. We learned yesterday through Robert's Mom about the passing of Doug. We've never met Doug, but we knew Jamie very well. Jamie and Robert worked hard together at our home on Charnley Ave. Together, Robert and Jamie 'cut ATV trails' through our woods. Over the many years, Robert and I continued to keep and maintain (even expand the trail system to honor Jamie) .... we will return to Rhode Island in April. We plan to have special memorial signs made and name the trails after Jamie and Doug. I'll be in touch through Robert, we plan to dedicate these trails in their names. We will want you there for the dedication. We plan to plant two trees on our property in the as a memorial to their lives.

Your broken hearted friends,

James and Janet Grummer

Team Westerly

December 7, 2023

Sandy- Sending you comfort and our prayers during this sad time. The Westerly Home Depot Family

Don

December 3, 2023

RIP Doug, Sometimes when you lose contact with someone, you tend to forget them. Not with you, I´ve always cherish our memories, you were one of the good ones. It´s a little late now, but love you brother.

John Gordon

December 3, 2023

Rest in peace with Jamie my friend

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